Category: Head Coach Analysis

Analysis

Joe at Juve: How can Montemurro drive Juventus Women to European success – tactical analysis

Joe Montemurro has been the head coach of Arsenal Women since November 2017 and after resigning from his team at the end…

May 22, 2021

Analysis

‘Fundamentals, desire, rhythm’ – Bielsa disciple Sampaoli’s stimulating start at Marseille – tactical analysis

Jorge Sampaoli is almost two months into his reign as manager of Olympique de Marseille and thus far, the 61-year-old Argentinian has…

May 4, 2021

Analysis

Amanda Cromwell’s UCLA Bruins – tactical analysis

The UCLA Bruins are one of the strongest sides in NCAA women’s soccer. Until a recent wobble where they drew with USC…

April 9, 2021

Head Coach Analysis

Alexander Blessin; The coach developed by Red Bull and attracting Premier League interest

This season one of the most remarkable turnarounds in European football has been the success of KV Oostende in the Belgian Pro…

April 6, 2021

Head Coach Analysis

3 reasons why Netherlands have looked unconvincing under Frank de Boer

When it was announced that Frank de Boer would be taking over the Dutch national side, you would have expected fans to…

March 30, 2021

Analysis

Talented players and good pressing: The key tactical concepts of Valeri Karpin’s FK Rostov

FK Rostov has a 90-year history, but they are not a dominant force in the Russian Premier League. They have not won…

March 22, 2021

Analysis

Marco Rose’s BMG pressing masterclass: it’s strategy, not intensity!

Marco Rose is one of the most highly-rated coaches to emerge from the Bundesliga in recent years, with his achievement this season…

March 5, 2021

1. HNL

Ivica Kulesevic at NK Osijek 2019/20 – tactical analysis

Following our analysis of Rijeka under Simon Rožman last week, we’re continuing our project of bringing you the tactics of the best…

February 5, 2021

Analysis

Thomas Tuchel’s first tactical battle with Guardiola- is he ready for the Premier League?

For those familiar with German football, Thomas Tuchel is already somewhat of a household name. Tuchel started his senior coaching career at…

January 23, 2021

Head Coach Analysis

Revealed: Michel Der Zakarian’s unique approach at Montpellier – tactical analysis

At the time of publishing this piece, Michel Der Zakarian’s Montpellier sit in eighth place on the Ligue 1 table – the…

December 24, 2020

1. HNL

Nenad Bjelica at NK Osijek 2020/21 – tactical analysis

On 5th September this year Nenad Bjelica was appointed as new head coach of NK Osijek. Bjelica last job was at Dinamo…

December 23, 2020

Analysis

Rooney so far at Derby – any improvements or signs?

There was no major surprise when Phillip Cocu was dismissed by Derby County after a poor start to the season, with many…

December 23, 2020

Analysis

Video: Jesse Marsch at RB Salzburg 2020/21 – tactical analysis

In this video analysis, we will take a closer look at Jesse Marsch’s tactics at RB Salzburg. After Marco Rose joined Borussia…

November 25, 2020

Allsvenskan

How Bartosz Grzelak turned things around at AIK 2020 – tactical analysis

AIK were the Swedish champion in 2018, almost featuring in the UEFA competitions. However, things have gone completely the other way in…

November 7, 2020

EFL League Two

Michael Duff at Cheltenham Town – the man that has transformed the Robins into promotion chasers – tactical analysis

Michael Duff’s Cheltenham Town were ever so close to winning the play-offs last season. After winning the first leg away to eventual…

October 17, 2020

Head Coach Analysis

Kibu Vicuna at Mohun Bagan 2019/20 – tactical analysis

I-League 2019/20 had to be suspended with four game-weeks left to play due to Covid-19. However, that did not stop Mohun Bagan…

September 23, 2020

Head Coach Analysis

The brand of football we can expect from Juan Ferrando at FC Goa – tactical analysis

The man who achieved back to back promotion with Volos NFC was roped in by FC Goa for the upcoming Indian Super…

September 23, 2020

Head Coach Analysis

Victor Vucetich at Chivas 2020/21 – tactical analysis

The managerial merry-go-round in the Liga MX is one that is known across the globe. It does not take much for clubs…

August 19, 2020

Austrian Bundesliga

Gerald Baumgartner at Ried 2019/20 – tactical analysis

With an impressive 9:0 victory on the final matchday of the second Austrian division, Ried managed to finish in the first position…

August 14, 2020

Analysis

Video: How Chris Wilder’s Sheffield United surprised the Premier League – tactical analysis

In this video, we are going to explain Sheffield United‘s tactics under Chris Wilder and how they surprised the Premier League with…

August 2, 2020